A six-word memoir is a statement that tells a story about who you are and how you live your life. . It expresses your identity, personality, emotions, personal interests, wisdom, beliefs, professions, and experiences.
"Am I the only one who resents having to wear those extra set of eyes? Have you made some mistakes that you don't want anyone to know about? Are you looking at the pictures because you can't read? Picked up a half gallon of tea,…"
"Excuse the use of the word trash to identify the genre of writing that I was referring, Because I do enjoy good erotica. Zane is not the best example I can give for the urban fiction I am concerned. I should have referenced literature…"
"I think you all are making valid points in defense of quality black writings, but what we need to define is "urban literature." When I taught lit and students wanted to read the Zane type of books, I considered that urban literature/trash…"
"I have a friend that uses Xlibris. I think it's a bit costly. The product is what you approved so you really need an eye for editng and balance and etc. Any editing changes will cost you per change. You can use their stock covers or create your…"
"I once wrote a blog entry which was playful, but truthful and I will copy it here because other techies know that distractions can be our biggest problem. Elizabeth Kinsey has a point. I am going to try to respond to at least one thing each day.…"
"I think you answered your own question when you speak of our essence. Although we may think that we are not addressing race, it is inherent in whatever we write about. How can you not let your feelings or experiences "color" your…"
"I assisted my friend who self-published three books with Authorhouse and Xlibris. The process was easy enough and the initial cost was reasonable, but the cost goes up when you want corrections or changes. I agree with what…"
" Thank you! This incident may not "break" the code of silence but it certainly should put a mean crack in the code. There are still too many women who feel that they might have done something to encourage this criminal attack so they…"
A retired teacher who is a member of the DC Area Writing Project (National Writing Project) who likes to write poetry. I do twitter sometimes and I have a facebook account. Sometimes I even blog on blogstream.
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
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Media outlets that I currently write for:
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My writing is:
Poetry, Blog Posts
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
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Services I offer to other writers:
I have edited and written a review for another writer.
I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
National Writing Project (DC Area Writing Project)
Hi Azalie! Welcome to the Southern Writers group. Stop by and introduce yourself on the "Roll Call" discussion, and then look around and jump in. Ask questions, start a discussion, or just drop us a line and tell us how you're doing :)
At 11:56am on February 23, 2011, Julia Barry said…
Hi Azalie,
So glad you are here, and welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Warm best, Julia Barry Social Community Manager @ She Writes